Plan Checker 1, 2 at City of Burnaby

Competition No: 2026-167

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary

Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)

Special Notes

Last Updated: 7/9/26

This position works in the Plan Checking organizational unit. We are recruiting for Plan Checker 1 or Plan Checker 2 for this role. This is technical and clerical work checking building plans for adherence to the building code, regulations and municipal bylaw requirements. An incumbent checks construction building plans for proposed single and two family dwellings, or small commercial, industrial and more complex types of construction building plans for adherence to the building code, regulations and municipal bylaw requirements. Responsibilities include examining detailed plans and specifications of proposed construction, conversions or additions for compliance with building code, regulations and municipal bylaws; listing non-conforming items in plans and reviewing with applicants; preparing and issuing building permit when plans meet regulations. Answers counter and telephone enquiries concerning regulations and bylaws; provides information to Inspectors and other municipal employees concerning buildings under construction; prepares routine correspondence and reports related to activities; maintains records; stores plans. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include graduation from an Institute of Technology with a diploma in Building Technology, some experience related to building construction; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Willingness to learn and grow within the Building Department is essential. The ideal candidate will possess considerable knowledge of the building code, regulations and municipal bylaws; of standard practices and materials used in building construction; sound knowledge of preparation and use of plans and specifications related to building construction; ability to interpret plans and specifications quickly and accurately; to perform mathematical calculations; to deal effectively with contractors, architects engineers, civic officials and the general public. Plan Checker 1 requires a Building Officials’ Association of British Columbia, Level 1 Qualification or to be enrolled into Level 1 Building Official-in-Training Program (BOIT) and obtain qualification within 12 months. Plan Checker 2 requires Building Officials’ Association of British Columbia, Level 2 Qualification or to be enrolled into Level 2 Building Official-in-Training Program (BOIT) and obtain qualification within 18 months. A Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia are required.

Note: Class Specification under review.

Salary: Plan Checker 1: $40.26 – 41.93 – 43.65 – 45.48 – 47.37/hour

Plan Checker 2: $43.65 – 45.48 – 47.37 – 49.35 – 51.51/hour

Special Notes: Subject to the Letter of Understanding dated April 4, 2018; otherwise, Normal for CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Please apply online by July 20, 2026.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.